HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

Worried your painful periods, low energy, and PMS mood swings will be with you until menopause? Do you want to have more energy, good periods, and a stable mood without taking birth control, a million supplements, or going on an unrealistic restrictive diet? Do you want to know where to start to balance your hormones naturally? You're in the right place. Happily Hormonal will help you unlock the secrets to: Balancing hormones in motherhood with simple nourishment strategies Using food to have better periods and less PMS, even with a busy schedule Balancing blood sugar for more energy and less anxiety Getting rid of painful periods for good Losing the drama of PMS week Feeling more present and joyful Increasing your capacity in motherhood and life Understanding your body and cycles on a deeper level Having regular, pain-free periods and ovulation Making more progesterone Taking back control of your health and your hormones so you can show up as the woman you really want to be Host Leisha Drews, RN, BSN, FDN-P and Holistic Hormone Coach, brings you realistic, actionable conversations so you can start to peel back the layers of hormone balance in a way that feels simple and doable for the first time ever, so you can have balanced hormones even as a busy mom. CONTACT LEISHA: Email: hello@leishadrews.com Podcast guest inquiries: happilyhormonalpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.leishadrews.com IG: @leishadrews

Episodes

September 26, 2025 9 mins

What I'm Into this week - Making myself happier and making my husband happier in the process. Anyone else need this?

I listened to The Empowered Wife over the past few weeks and I'm giving you a quick recap + my takeaways that I'm implementing to try them out and see what changes in my own mood + marriage. 

Not married? Honestly this could still be for you and understanding how you can better relate to the men in your ...

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You know those times when you’re eating well and doing your best, but something still feels off: you’re dragging through the afternoon, snapping at your kids, or your period won’t get on a schedule.

I can’t tell you how many women come to me with that same story: no processed food in the house, meals that look healthy, but deep down their hormones are struggling. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the three big mistakes I see most o...

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September 19, 2025 10 mins

Hey friends welcome to the very first Friday episode of What I'm Into. Today I'm talking about my current social media fast, why I'm doing it, what it's done for me and will I ever be back to instagram? TBD. 


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What if perimenopause didn’t have to feel like chaos? In this episode, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, Perimenopause & Menopause Expert, to clear up common myths and help you understand what’s really happening in your body during this transition.

Bria shares her own story of navigating symptoms in her 30s, why you can't get clear answers, and how simple foundations can completely change your experience. We also talk about common m...

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Ever wonder why you crash in the afternoon or feel extra moody before your period? I used to blame it on being a mom and hormones, but after working with lots of clients, I found a common thread: blood sugar imbalance. 

Blood sugar isn’t just a diabetic thing, it affects everyone’s mood, PMS, and energy.

In this episode, I share how blood sugar affects your hormones and what you can do about it. Spoiler: you don’t need a total life o...

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Is today the day you're on the couch, with cramps and moody, wondering, “Why do I feel like this every month?”

You may have been told OR have self-diagnosed that your progesterone is imbalanced, so today we're talking about how you can get to the bottom of the progesterone puzzle and start to see less mood swings, less spotting, and longer, more predictable cycles. 

We'll talk about what progesterone is, why it matters...

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Are you feeling stuck in a hard, stressful season and watching your hormones go up in flames right before your eyes, but you have no idea how to make it better?

That’s exactly where I’ve been - deep in a hard season, watching my hormones crash even though I was doing everything right. In fact, this episode was recorded from the midst of the storm.

I'm opening up about what it looks like to walk through ongoing stress, what it’s ...

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A question for all my amazing mamas out there: Are you ready for the fall routine? It's fine if you're still figuring it out! Just a gentle nudge to remind you that now is the perfect time to shift some of that focus back onto yourself, not just the kids or everyone else in your life.

I get it. Summer feels like this beautiful blur - slow mornings, late nights, kids everywhere, and routines flying out the window. Then sudd...

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I know you’ve had the question - “How do I nourish my body well before a workout without making it complicated?” 

If you’ve been skipping food in the morning, dragging yourself through your workouts, and wondering why you’re so wiped out, I have a secret for you: taking a pre-workout powder is not going to fix everything. 

Here’s what you really need: A focused and simple nourishment plan to get you those nutrients you need to crush ...

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I know you’ve scrolled through all of the hormone advice on social media and probably tried most of it - seed cycling, hormone supplements, and blue light glasses, but it’s NOT working. 

Your body is not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle of trendy fixes that never get to the root of the issue.

Today, I’m sharing why I used to seed cycle and take all the hormone supplements, and why it never worked for me either. You’re not al...

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Why does it feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough, and you just keep getting more exhausted?

You’re holding everything together: the kids, the house, the meals, the work. On the outside, it might even look like you have it all together. But inside? You’re crumbling. You’re irritable, worn out, snapping at everyone, and the week before your period, it all feels even worse.

In this episode, I’m shar...

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What if the mood swings, the exhaustion, the weight gain, the painful periods aren’t just about your hormones after all?

You’re exhausted before the day even starts. You can’t lose weight no matter how hard you try. You’re freezing when everyone else is fine. Your hair is thinning, your periods are a mess, and no one seems to have any real answers, just more tests and “you’re fine.”

I see you. And you’re not crazy...

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What if all the things you’ve been doing to balance your hormones are actually backfiring?

The supplements, the cleanses, the low-estrogen diets, the endless guessing — and still, the heavy bleeding, cramps, bloating, and mood swings just keep coming. When you’re hurting every month, it’s easy to assume too much estrogen is to blame. But treating the wrong thing can leave you feeling worse, not better.

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Let's make hormone balance easier with just a few simple foods this week. 

When cramps, PMS mood swings, and exhaustion hit every month, it’s hard not to feel like your body is working against you, but it's not!

This episode is your gentle nudge to stop overcomplicating things and start somewhere simple. I’m sharing three of my favorite hormone-friendly foods (and why they work) — so you can feel more like yoursel...

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Dealing with fibroids and feeling stuck between surgery and suffering?

You’ve tried to ignore it—the heavy periods, bloating, and pelvic pressure that make you dread your cycle. But deep down, you sense something isn’t right, and the answers you’ve received so far? They don’t seem to help.

Maybe you’ve been offered birth control or an IUD, or even told that surgery is your only option. But no one has paused to ask why your ...

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Have you ever been told your heavy bleeding, mood swings, acne, or exhaustion are just part of having a period?

But deep down, you know something’s off. And you’re right!

Many of us have been gaslit by doctors, by friends, even our own mothers, into believing that pain, fatigue, bloating, and mood swings are simply the price we pay for being a woman. But the truth is: your cycle is your body’s monthly report card. And it’s trying to ...

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Feel like you snap at your kids or get overwhelmed right before your period? It’s just your hormones speaking.

When PMS hits, it can feel like your coping tools vanish. In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies for when PMS feels heavy—no willpower or restrictive diets needed. You’ll learn how:

  • High expectations can worsen PMS symptoms
  • To track your emotions for tough days
  • To create a “PMS buffer zone” to manage mo...
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Do you dread your period every month, only to be met with the same painful cramps and mood swings that never seem to let up? What if you’re missing three foundational pieces that could change …well, all of it?

If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones naturally but still feel like you’re guessing, or throwing money at supplements hoping something will finally work, this one’s for you. 

Here's what you’ll...

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Ever replayed the day in your head and thought, “Why did I snap like that?”. You love your kids with everything you’ve got—so why is it so hard to show up the way you want to?

If you’re stuck in a cycle of mom guilt, irritation, and exhaustion, there’s a chance your hormones, not your parenting, are the real culprit. This episode goes beyond the surface to unpack how burnout and hormone imbalances are silently shaping your motherhoo...

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Ever feel like slowing down is a luxury you can’t afford while juggling kids, a business, or an endless to-do list? You’re not alone - I’ve been in that same boat. What if the solution isn’t doing more, but doing less more intentionally? 

Here’s the truth: You can’t pour from an empty cup. When you’re always in go mode, your body pays the price, whether through exhaustion, mood swings, or missing out on precious moments.

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